1. Arizona State University
College of Design
School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture
PO Box 871605
Tempe, AZ
To Whom It May Concern:
I would like to thank the College of Design for the warm welcome I received during my visit to your
campus last week. After speaking with several professors, students and staff members I was impressed
by the passion each conveyed about your program. It was refreshing to see a program so dedicated to
sustainability and the progression of all design fields.
I am writing to request a deferral of my acceptance into the 3+ Master of Architecture Program. My
family is located in Portland; my husband has just recently received notice that his graduate studies at
Oregon’s Health & Science University will require us to remain in the Portland area until the beginning of
December. An extension will allow me to continue to provide for my family financially and through
medical benefits during his graduate studies. While health coverage is an important consideration for
many, it is of particular concern for our family as my husband is a cancer survivor and thus requires
consistent and comprehensive coverage that graduate student health insurance does not necessarily
provide.
Additionally, I believe it is worth noting that the added time I continue to work at Green Building
Services will make me a stronger asset to the Center of Design. While working as a Project Manager, I
am constantly gaining the technical knowledge and the critical skills necessary to create a healthy and
sustainable built environment. As a 3+ program student, the insight I would bring to the diverse group of
students would add value to the course curriculum, as well as a research focus.
While I recognize that deferrals are generally granted in emergency situations, I hope that you will
seriously consider my request. I look forward to joining the program, and know that, due to the above
circumstances, I can be an even stronger participant if I am able to defer. I would appreciate the
support of the College of Design in granting an extension.
Sincere Regards,
Lauren E. Loosveldt